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10 best practices when partnering for strategic skills

CIO

Collaboration with external partners allows enterprises to enhance their IT prowess, drive innovation, and bridge skill gaps more effectively amid a swiftly evolving digital landscape,” says Arpita Dwivedi, practice director at Everest Group. D ue diligence pays off. Staff augmentation and outsourcing are nothing new.

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7 ways to spot hidden IT talent within your ranks

CIO

These individuals, possessing extraordinary talents, help their teams reach new levels of innovation, planning, productivity, and efficiency. Schwarz says she prizes agile team members who understand business concepts and outcomes, and who have the ability to tell a story that translates technical thoughts into business outcomes.

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IT leaders uplift women to fill tech talent gaps

CIO

With an undergraduate degree in political science and time spent as a Peace Corps and AmeriCorps volunteer, Lain McGrath hardly envisioned a career in software engineering. Yet after onboarding at HR SaaS provider Gusto in a customer experience (CX) role, exposure to coding sparked McGrath’s interest in shifting professional tracks.

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6 signs it’s time to restructure your IT organization

CIO

Yet, as any IT leader knows, when technical infrastructure fails to meet enterprise needs, hampering productivity and innovation, it’s often time to rebuild from scratch. Everyone will need time to adjust,” she advises. “Be Critical attributes, such as innovation, initiative, and transformation, are either absent or rarely seen.

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Meet the 50 CISOs to Watch in 2024

Lacework

Recognizing the increasing challenges yet often underappreciated role of these professionals, we launched the 50 CISOs to Watch initiative last year to celebrate the CISOs demonstrating outstanding technical and leadership qualities. His innovative strategy empowers teams with cutting-edge training and tools.

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5 ways to maximize your cloud investment

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To gain that insight he monitors ongoing usage and meets weekly or biweekly with internal business leaders — and with Microsoft, the city’s primary cloud service provider, to review current and future needs. The solution lies in making those teams understand they’re getting involved in innovation, not just a cost-cutting exercise.

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Choosing Between Contractors and Consultants: What’s the Best Decision?

Tandem

The demand for software engineering expertise is growing exponentially, making the skills required ever-changing. With businesses increasingly relying on software solutions to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive innovation, the need for skilled software engineers has never been greater.